Page 8 of Knot Our Omega

Alfie snorted. "For what?"

The car pulled away from the curb, and for a moment, I watched as the building I spent the last seven years in disappeared. Then, when I could no longer see my former home, I answered, "For making you late. For angering the alpha over the delay."

Luka's fingers gripped the steering wheel as he cursed, then turned so I could see him. The aroma of cinnamon with a hint of pine slammed into me, and my breath caught.Mine.Instantly, I looked down. "Look at me, Sydney." I struggled to look up, his power and anger radiating off him. When I forced my head up, I was met with mossy green eyes, blazing strong at me. "I am not angry at you, or angry about a delay because of you. You understand me? I'm angry at the situation I wasn't prepared for."

"I-I am not the omega you want," I blurted out, self-conscious at my truth even when my mind screamed at me to stand tall.I have worth.

"But you're the one we've got, and that has to be good enough."Good enough. Just… good enough,I mocked silently, feeling the sting and pain his words caused. He turned back around, his attention back to the road while I tried not to cry because I didn't want to just be good enough for my alphaand his unit. I wanted to be their all. What they wanted. What they desired. What they couldn't live without. But maybe I'm destined to always be just... good enough.

I opened my eyes, struggling to grasp consciousness as the SUV jolted to a stop. It was dark outside, and they hadn't been lying about the drive. I felt like we were on the road for hours until my eyes became too heavy to keep open and I surrendered to the call of sleep. I blinked, grasping at the tiny amount of lucidity that I had.

"She's waking," a voice, maybe Alfie's, announced as a hand brushed hair off my cheek. I jolted up, not used to the touch. "You're fine darling. I was just brushing some hair off your face."

I stared, letting my eyes adjust to the dim overhead light, as I looked at the man next to me. Heat suddenly flooded me, my cheeks warm and no doubt red from embarrassment when realization dawned on me. I had been sleeping on him, using him as my pillow. Did I snore? Did I drool? I was mortified at the possibilities as scenarios raced through my brain.

"I'm sorry."

"For what?" He chuckled. "Sleeping on a long drive?"

"I didn't mean to sleep on you," I confessed.

"Well, I'm glad you did." He looked to the other members of the unit, blushing a little, before whispering. "I like you close to me." Now I was really flushed. I didn't know what to say, so I said nothing at all. "We're home."

He reached for my seatbelt and released me before he did the same for his. Then he pulled open the door and got out. The alpha and delta were already out of the vehicle when I stepped out. Felix winked as he raised his arms over his head and stretched, exposing a thin strip of skin above the waistbandof his jeans. My muscles clenched at the view, a feeling that was completely new to me.

Mine.My omega urged me to claim him.

"Are you hungry?" Felix asked when he lowered his arms.

Yes. But not for food.

Whoa. Who am I? Surely not a person who would objectify a male because of a single strip of skin.

"No," I responded automatically, not wanting to bother them. But at the same time, my stomach growled, begging for substance.

"Don't lie to us, little omega," Luka growled as he walked past me to the trunk. "I don't like liars."

Shame filled me as I looked at the dirt I stood in. I hadn't meant to lie. A finger hooked under my chin and Felix shifted my head to look up from the ground. "Do not look ashamed by anything with us. If you're hungry, Omega, tell us. We're fucking starved and one could conclude that you would be too. I was just making conversation, that was all."

My lip trembled. I was ashamed. "I'm sorry."

"Shit. Don't cry, love." He shifted uncomfortably as he released my chin.

"I- Omega industries taught us it is improper and rude to ask for food." I nodded my head as I quoted their teachings. "Ask the alpha for nothing. An alpha will provide what you need, without demands. To demand is to disrespect."

Felix shook his head in disbelief. "Omega, I asked you if you were hungry. That was not a demand if you replied that you were in fact, starving. It is our job to take care of you. Starving you is not taking care of you properly."

"I'm sorry," I replied.

"Damn it, omega. Stop saying that." I flinched before Felix reached forward, taking my hand. "We will feed you."

Alfie had taken both my bags, and we followed him and the alpha up a walkway. I braved a look around, taking in the fact that their house was a large rancher style home that spread across the land. It was surrounded by trees and fields, and if the sight was this beautiful at night with the faint glow of lights, I couldn't imagine just how stunning it would be at sunrise. Would I be able to see it? Would they allow it? I'd heard some alphas were strict. I could see Luka being strict, even if his beta and delta were kind.

"I hope you like your space." Alfie smiled wide while the broody alpha opened the door and typed in a code to deactivate the alarm. "You have free roam of the house, just so you know. We'd never keep you caged up like that place did."

"Thank you." I paused before testing out using his name. "Alfie."

When Alfie smiled, it crinkled the corner of his eyes. He must smile a lot, showing joy in things in this life. I wondered what those things were. Wondered if he would share them with me one day or if he would keep his likes private, hide who he truly was from me.

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